Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand (LCI 357), a legendary artifact card from Magic: The Gathering's 2023 Lost Caverns of Ixalan set.
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
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Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand stands as a pivotal legendary artifact in Magic: The Gathering, originating from the 2023 expansion The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Identified by card number 357 and the set code LCI, this dual-faced card offers a dynamic gameplay experience that appeals to collectors and strategists alike. Created by artist Manuel Castañón, the card features a mana cost of {2}{W}{W} and a mana value of 4, positioning it as a significant white artifact in the game's ecosystem. The front face, Thousand Moons Smithy, enters the battlefield to immediately impact the board state. Its triggered ability allows the controller to create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token, with power and toughness scaling based on the total number of artifacts and creatures controlled. This mechanic encourages players to build robust artifact synergies, making the card a versatile engine for mid-range and artifact-centric decks. At the beginning of the controller's first main phase, the card presents a unique transformation opportunity. By tapping five untapped artifacts and/or creatures, the player may transform Thousand Moons Smithy into its second face, Barracks of the Thousand. This transformation shifts the strategic focus, opening new avenues for board control and resource management. The dual nature of the card adds depth to collecting, as owners appreciate the complete art and mechanics of both sides. For collectors, Thousand Moons Smithy // Barracks of the Thousand represents a key piece of the Lost Caverns of Ixalan narrative. Its rare rarity status and unique transform mechanic make it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a set of legendary artifacts, this card from The catalog provides a compelling intersection of lore and gameplay mechanics. It serves as an excellent reference point for understanding the artifact themes explored in the 2023 Ixalan expansion.
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Manuel Castañón
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English
{2}{W}{W}
Legendary Artifact
W
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When Thousand Moons Smithy enters, create a white Gnome Soldier artifact creature token with "This token's power and toughness are each equal to the number of artifacts and/or creatures you control." At the beginning of your first main phase, you may tap five untapped artifacts and/or creatures you control. If you do, transform Thousand Moons Smithy.
